Enter any address in Garden County, Nebraska to see its FEMA flood zone
1 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Garden County, Nebraska has recorded 9 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 9 flash floods. The county has received 12 federal disaster declarations, 3 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (2001–2026)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Morrill-cottonwood Fire | Fire | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Severe Winter Storm And Straight-line Winds | Severe Storm | Apr 6, 2024 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Winter Storm, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Flood | Mar 9, 2019 |
| Flooding | Flood | Jun 17, 2011 |
| Flooding | Flood | May 24, 2011 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes | Severe Storm | Jun 5, 2009 |
| Severe Winter Storms | Severe Storm | Dec 19, 2006 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Jun 14, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 7, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 18, 2018 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 22, 2016 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 14, 2007 | 10.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 2, 2005 | — |
| Flash Flood | Aug 28, 2002 | 12K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 21, 1998 | 200K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 31, 1997 | 50K |
Flash Flood — Jun 14, 2024
Thunderstorms developed along a stalled out frontal boundary, which was situated across the middle of Nebraska. As these storms tracked to the southeast, they became severe over southwestern Nebraska. Thunderstorm wind gusts up to 60 MPH were reported along with flash flooding between Lisco and Oshkosh.
Flash Flood — Jul 7, 2022
Thunderstorms produced torrential rainfall that led to flash flooding from the evening of July 6 into the morning of July 7 in parts of the panhandle as well as central Nebraska.
Flash Flood — May 18, 2018
An upper trough across the western CONUS and a remnant outflow boundary set the stage for a few severe thunderstorms.
Flash Flood — Jul 22, 2016
Continual development of thunderstorm clusters over the southern Nebraska panhandle led to flash flooding. Large hail and strong winds were also reported across parts of southwest Nebraska.
Flash Flood — Aug 14, 2007
Thunderstorms formed across the Southeast Nebraska Panhandle during the late afternoon hours and moved into the Western Sandhills region during the early evening hours. Hail ranging from quarter to golf-ball size was reported along with wind gusts near 60 mph.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Individual Claims (2.25M records analyzed).
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Garden County, Nebraska:
AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.
VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.
X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.
X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.
Properties in Garden County, Nebraska that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.
Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. From 2014 to 2024, nearly one-third of NFIP claims came from outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area.
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